Having Zion play the center position sounds extremely stupid he already limited with his offense and his defense is average at best...it's a terrible idea
Don’t think it is a terrible idea. It can work with 4 theoretical shooters out & letting Zion play in space. The wings and guards they have r switchable above average defenders (outside of Cj/hawkins) who can switch and play fast. The only problem is if Zion can sustain his health while playing the 5
How in the world is The Lakers over the Suns and Grizzlies? They dont even have a better team then The Kings or The Clippers who arent even on this list.... LA is a 10th seed. Quit DIQRiding
Kings are really disrespected. Had a top defense when Keon Ellis was starting. Offense took a hit with injuries to Malik and Huerter but DeMar is a huge upgrade over HB. Both not great defenders but DeMar is levels better offensively. Kings having another guy who can create his own shot will take pressure off Fox and make life easier for shooters (Malik, Keegan, Kevin, Keon, Fox). They will have a top offense and be much more consistent on the defensive end. Media needs to pay attention!
its time for the NBA to lower the salary of the star players, to give the team a chance to pay the other players. highest paid stars right now are struggling for a playoffs. i.e. Lakers, Warriors, Suns etc. We need more like Jalen Brunson’s mentality he took a pay cut to accommodate other players
it wasnt an ota, it was a players meet up workout, the same type of workout that zion also sat out and missed the last 2 offseasons but you didnt report that
Nobody worried about that. Zion issues has been way more worrisome than missing a workout. Bi on the other hand called for this and didn’t show after playing bad in fiba and having an underwhelming season and asking for money that’s why.
@@Jeff09x ingram didn’t miss a team workout he missed a plyer gathering. Nobody gives a fk about that accept Zion meat huggers. Zion went his first 3 years barely interacting with his teammates off court. Thats what his former teammates said. BI and cj had these type workouts before..went to the nba finals with coach willie etc as a teams and Zion was busy chasing instagram models. Ingram played from last summer thru the season and the playoffs he played on a actual knee injury. It’s funny how Zion couldn’t finish a playin game, missed the playoffs but soon as the season is over he dunking in camps , playing pickup games in china with luka and nike and now this players workout. Dudes hamstring was an excuse he a fraud
Im trying to trade CJ for a Center, ill be happy with Ayton, I want Ayton to shoot far away from the basket shots so Zion can explode with space into the paint. Ayton is quick, young and can block shots, B.i would be better to keep than CJ. Lineup, DM, Herb, B.i, Z, DA. Thats a great lineup. Otherwise trade B.i for Ayton, or a Myles Turner
Dario saric also got added to Denver now he's not a Difference Maker but he's a lot better than people think and he's a big man who can shoot and he's a little bit better defensively than he gets credit for he's an excellent rebounder and he takes up space he is something that can really help as far as the the depth goes in the bench and the young guys are getting better the young guys they have so I think Dan and Russell I think will be a better player in that change of scenery he's not Russell's not in his prime now but I do think the change of scenery will get him rejuvenated so I think Denver will surprise a lot of people
Yup. The Dario Saric signing is underrated. The Russ signing got all the media attention, but the Saric signing was overlooked. Saric just does so much on the floor for the team especially offensively. He rebounds very well, passes well, and shoots well. Plus, he has a great feel for the game and has high basketball IQ. He is easily the 2nd best backup big in the Nikola Jokic era behind Demarcus Cousins. The idea of signing Dario Saric was so the Nuggets bench players doesn't have to learn a new offensive system with him being the backup center. He would be used as an offensive hub just like Jokic but coming off the bench. This also allow the other starters to play with Saric and gives Jokic some rest without changing up the team's schemes. I have heard from analysts saying if Nuggets had kept KCP, they still could have signed Saric on a veteran minimum deal. I don't think that's true at all because if other teams also offered a vet minimum deal, chances are he may not have signed with Denver. Nuggets had to out-bid other teams. Not to mention, if they have kept KCP, they would have been over the 2nd Apron rule under the new CBA regardless if they sign anyone else. The only thing I don't like is the 2nd year on his contract being a player option which further limits Nugget's financial flexibility for next season.
As long as Braun steps in for kcp and plays his role they will be fine cuz this years nuggets are better bench wise then last years nuggets and that was there issue last year. Dario is a viable center he can control the offense when Jokic is on the bench and him and Russ can run the pnr that jokic n murray run instead of doing what they did last year which was all iso ball when ever jokic sat
Pelicans were 30-15 after the IST loss, and were the 4th seed in the west before Ingram got hurt, missed a month and came back still injured to be there for the post season. He also shot 39% from three in those 45 after the IST loss.
That doesn't make sense no way I would put Zion at center that's just stupid. He's too short and would be over worked they need to make it easier for him and get a big man that plays big
Rumor ramblings... Not confirmed, but interesting - leaked denver nuggets conversation between Jeff Kroenke (owner) and Calvin Booth (GM): Owner: Hi Calvin, what's up man... how are we doin? GM: Hi Josh... Some jerks on soc media are calling you/stan and me out for lying about Jokic's prime and being cheap... But nothing substantial. We're good... I mean you're good - I'm the pariah at this point. Owner: Oh... well... but you'll get that check Calvin... Focus on that... Stan and I have a $4B offer, so there will be a lot to go around... Just toe the line, stay quiet and we all will have a Champaigne breakfast. GM: But... but... they're pointing at my IQ... my character... They say I'm a slimy garbage! Owner: Oh... don't worry about it... Think about that new Cadillac... Fans are idiots. Especially Nuggets fans. They wont remember any of this in couple of months... Or even weeks. GM: but... what about Jokic, Aaron and Michael? Owner: Who? What? Seriously, focus on the prize Calvin. Don't get distracted. GM: Oh... ok... that cadillac... it comes with the air-freshener, right? Owner: Of course Calvin. Two in fact. One in front and one in the back. GM: Phew... Thanks. I like the one in the back boss. Owner: Yeah... I know. It's nice. Aaand... That was the end of Jokic's prime and AG's prime and MPJs career. Again, this conversation is not "confirmed" - it is leaked (I'm unofficially informed) by one of the Nuggets staff (FO) members... but it's not officially confirmed. Take it with a grain of salt.
We don’t need cj, thanks for helping really appreciate it, but he doesn’t fit our team, our scheme, and as great of a guy that he is I wished he went instead of Dyson. Trade him for a big please,🙏🏽, we can live with dj herb t3 and z. Go after Claxton, a 1st and cj heck throw in Lidell or someone else. Just get him off our squad
@@cmn225 speaking from a fan perspective, not real coaching. Love CJ love his game and his intangibles. I would put him as a 6th man, and let him rock. It’s just his defense, and I would rather Z Dj trey herb and BI get flowing. All love for what he brings overall to a team though.
@@jeffa4787 Dyson is complete trash, Lidell isn't on the team anymore, & if anybody needs to go it's BI...CJ's not getting benched or traded so it is what it is
@@cmn225 Dyson will develop he’s 21 and actually works on his game, and yeah he isn’t on the team I was just thinking of garbage to throw in. I would bet almost anything CJ is going to lose another step and he already played slow motion. And you want BI gone instead of CJ? Wild but whatever I’m glad people actually care about them finally so any convo fine with me. Like I said I like CJ but there is one ball and it’s going to be in DJ hands or why did we trade for him? I want CJ to be good but you’re delusional if you think a 34 35 yr old dude with not the best lateral movement is covering any of these younger guards plus most players decline rapidly around his age. Herb and dj can but you can’t hide him. He’s too little to cover 3s so what are you going to do? I truly hope I’m wrong.
What holding Zion and the Pelicans back is the injuries LMAO dude can't stay healthy too save his life and Lakers contenders lol they won't even make the playoffs this season.
WRONG!!! Insider says there's a very good chance that Utah is the running is the front-runner and yeah cuz they're looking at Walker Kessler John Collins and possibly definitely a load of pics like three or four to get Cody Zeller and Brandon Ingram that's a real possibility
Zach where all were they going to spend that $8M? Sure weren’t getting anyone impactful, the no brainer choice would be just to pay the rookie extension and it’s a trade friendly contract if they were to package him in the future. Not so much that they’re so high on him
Stops saying Zion could pay center. 1. He's too short to play that position against a title team 2. He doesn't want to play center.
Pretty simple
Facts
Maybe for end of game death lineups like how the warriors used to but full time is suicide
Plus he doesn’t defend bigs well
Placing Zion full time at center is diabolical
Having Zion play the center position sounds extremely stupid he already limited with his offense and his defense is average at best...it's a terrible idea
Don’t think it is a terrible idea. It can work with 4 theoretical shooters out & letting Zion play in space. The wings and guards they have r switchable above average defenders (outside of Cj/hawkins) who can switch and play fast. The only problem is if Zion can sustain his health while playing the 5
2:02 "Brandon Njamnjam"
Good catch!
LMAOOO
Sounds like she had a partial stroke.
I like jam
Trade Ingram after this season and hire Bud after he gets fired from the Suns.
Zion can play center 😂😂😂😂😂 this woman is plain mockery
The Lakers are a contender????
Yes ma’am, LETS GO LAKERS 💜💛
Your daily ESPN deepthroating the Lakers despite them being flaccid
ESPN like clock work
I bet you didn’t have them in the playoffs last year you lame mf
@@shahidmufti795 yea in China
How in the world is The Lakers over the Suns and Grizzlies? They dont even have a better team then The Kings or The Clippers who arent even on this list.... LA is a 10th seed. Quit DIQRiding
You hatin lil buddy! 🎶Laker hater, lay on the ground, you’ve been robbed🎶
@@BabylonGateLA and you can't even rebuttal what I said 🤣🤣
@@dipsetkory7964 I just don’t waste my time with little tiny buddies like yourself 🤣💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
@BabylonGateLA na you just have no come back because you know it's true... it's okay I'll hold this W
Suns are a first round exit, at best
What’s holding him back?
“His weight”
Ohhh idk maybe the fact Zion is never available come playoff time maybe
Anyone reading this knows this is true if the Nuggets picked up Dwight Howard, they would be a contender again
If the Pels don’t trade for a Big a 6 foot 4 guy will play at center.
Defensively the Pels will not be able to stop a G league offense.
Brandon Ingram & Willie Green are what's holding them back
no Willie Green not
@@WillieGreenProject definitely is you dk wytb
How are the lakers contenders if they can't beat the nuggets
LETS GO LAKERS, say it with me, LETS GO LAKERS 💛💜
Nuggets are finished
In the West*
Nuggets are the only team that give Lakers/LeBron problems...
@@absiyehassan36 Nuggets are falling off big time and fast.
Also a healthy LeBron in the playoffs is something you HAVE to take serious.
Lebron in CLE - Both eras (2007/2015/2018)
My West standing PREDICTION 2024-25 NBA season
1. OKC
2. Timberwolves
3. Dallas
4. Nuggets
5. Sacramento
6. Pelicans
7. Memphis
8. Phoenix
9. Lakers
10. Houston
11. Clippers
12. Warriors
13. Spurs
14. Jazz
15. Portland
Itll be Mavs pelicans OKC minn
@@ChrisYoung-uw1kwyou're tweaking
Aside from a C, they really need a VET pg. Someone who knows how to control the tempo and slow this team down when they are doing too much
Zion playing center sounds good until he faces a center like Wemby
it doesn't sound good
Should trust trade BI to Bucks for Lopez and portis. Bucks do need to trade connaughton to get out of 2nd apron.
How about trade BI for zubac & Powell & sign dwight for a bench spot as a vet?
Kings are really disrespected. Had a top defense when Keon Ellis was starting. Offense took a hit with injuries to Malik and Huerter but DeMar is a huge upgrade over HB. Both not great defenders but DeMar is levels better offensively. Kings having another guy who can create his own shot will take pressure off Fox and make life easier for shooters (Malik, Keegan, Kevin, Keon, Fox). They will have a top offense and be much more consistent on the defensive end. Media needs to pay attention!
Until we start winning nothing will change 😒
ESpn hates the mavs
Just like the rest of us.
@@giffondhall9214 nobody cares about The Mavs. They are blah
@@IndigoJah your opinion doesn't matter
@@dipsetkory7964 must be an OKC fan 😄
@@giffondhall9214 neither does espn
Holding on to Zion this long is the problem! Let him go for God’s sake!
The fact that the Lakers have the 5th best odds....os hilarious. They are a play in team
Having the lakers because of bro and not the warriors because of Steph is actually crazy
its time for the NBA to lower the salary of the star players, to give the team a chance to pay the other players. highest paid stars right now are struggling for a playoffs. i.e. Lakers, Warriors, Suns etc. We need more like Jalen Brunson’s mentality he took a pay cut to accommodate other players
Go grab Nikola and another bench player or picks for ingram. The money don’t equal out but that’s saved cap space.
They need a spacing bigman.
I would offer CJ at a package to get Wendell Carter Jr.
Thank you ramona for mentioning how darvin ham tortured us with tauren orince
it wasnt an ota, it was a players meet up workout, the same type of workout that zion also sat out and missed the last 2 offseasons but you didnt report that
Nobody worried about that. Zion issues has been way more worrisome than missing a workout. Bi on the other hand called for this and didn’t show after playing bad in fiba and having an underwhelming season and asking for money that’s why.
@@Jeff09x ingram didn’t miss a team workout he missed a plyer gathering. Nobody gives a fk about that accept Zion meat huggers. Zion went his first 3 years barely interacting with his teammates off court. Thats what his former teammates said. BI and cj had these type workouts before..went to the nba finals with coach willie etc as a teams and Zion was busy chasing instagram models. Ingram played from last summer thru the season and the playoffs he played on a actual knee injury. It’s funny how Zion couldn’t finish a playin game, missed the playoffs but soon as the season is over he dunking in camps , playing pickup games in china with luka and nike and now this players workout. Dudes hamstring was an excuse he a fraud
@@mont-doggBeats oh ok
The NBA is WEIRD FOR LEBRON JAMES DEFENSE
Im trying to trade CJ for a Center, ill be happy with Ayton, I want Ayton to shoot far away from the basket shots so Zion can explode with space into the paint. Ayton is quick, young and can block shots, B.i would be better to keep than CJ. Lineup, DM, Herb, B.i, Z, DA. Thats a great lineup. Otherwise trade B.i for Ayton, or a Myles Turner
Dario saric also got added to Denver now he's not a Difference Maker but he's a lot better than people think and he's a big man who can shoot and he's a little bit better defensively than he gets credit for he's an excellent rebounder and he takes up space he is something that can really help as far as the the depth goes in the bench and the young guys are getting better the young guys they have so I think Dan and Russell I think will be a better player in that change of scenery he's not Russell's not in his prime now but I do think the change of scenery will get him rejuvenated so I think Denver will surprise a lot of people
Yup. The Dario Saric signing is underrated. The Russ signing got all the media attention, but the Saric signing was overlooked. Saric just does so much on the floor for the team especially offensively. He rebounds very well, passes well, and shoots well. Plus, he has a great feel for the game and has high basketball IQ. He is easily the 2nd best backup big in the Nikola Jokic era behind Demarcus Cousins. The idea of signing Dario Saric was so the Nuggets bench players doesn't have to learn a new offensive system with him being the backup center. He would be used as an offensive hub just like Jokic but coming off the bench. This also allow the other starters to play with Saric and gives Jokic some rest without changing up the team's schemes. I have heard from analysts saying if Nuggets had kept KCP, they still could have signed Saric on a veteran minimum deal. I don't think that's true at all because if other teams also offered a vet minimum deal, chances are he may not have signed with Denver. Nuggets had to out-bid other teams. Not to mention, if they have kept KCP, they would have been over the 2nd Apron rule under the new CBA regardless if they sign anyone else. The only thing I don't like is the 2nd year on his contract being a player option which further limits Nugget's financial flexibility for next season.
As long as Braun steps in for kcp and plays his role they will be fine cuz this years nuggets are better bench wise then last years nuggets and that was there issue last year. Dario is a viable center he can control the offense when Jokic is on the bench and him and Russ can run the pnr that jokic n murray run instead of doing what they did last year which was all iso ball when ever jokic sat
Obviously Ramona was at the salon today because she had haircuts on the mind…the word you were looking for was paycut. 😂
Ingram is not a star player anymore after last season
he never really was he's only a 1x All Star and that was 5 years ago
Pelicans were 30-15 after the IST loss, and were the 4th seed in the west before Ingram got hurt, missed a month and came back still injured to be there for the post season. He also shot 39% from three in those 45 after the IST loss.
@@yahkeem1597He played with one leg against OKC, Zion was in street clothes and no one cares, this hate agenda against BI is annoying
Zach is my guy but that 3 point statement was incorrect.
His weight. Literally.
That doesn't make sense no way I would put Zion at center that's just stupid. He's too short and would be over worked they need to make it easier for him and get a big man that plays big
Hold up. Austin Reeves is a pelican?
His body weight. The moment Zion stops stuffing his face. He will be MVP worthy
Johnson Edward Jones Gary Hernandez Barbara
This is really just his 2nd year
Doug McDermott to nuggets to fill 3pt hole
Ingram and we need a run protector
ESPN patches on Laker jerseys....
Small haircut - small cut- hairline...im ded
0:00 You already know this is full of bull**** when you see the Lakers on that list. lmfao 🤣
Lakers are closer to being bottom feeders rather than contenders 😂
Have these girls straight apologized to CC or not?
Desiree Pines
Maybe zion needing to lose 50lbs
The team name
Johnson Mark Perez Robert Lee Jeffrey
a fackin trade. dont act dumb but act on it.
Probably "Diet" whats Zion holding back
Lakers gunna finish like 11th lets be real here
Give you one hint: Zion is sitting on it
Rumor ramblings... Not confirmed, but interesting - leaked denver nuggets conversation between Jeff Kroenke (owner) and Calvin Booth (GM):
Owner: Hi Calvin, what's up man... how are we doin?
GM: Hi Josh... Some jerks on soc media are calling you/stan and me out for lying about Jokic's prime and being cheap... But nothing substantial. We're good... I mean you're good - I'm the pariah at this point.
Owner: Oh... well... but you'll get that check Calvin... Focus on that... Stan and I have a $4B offer, so there will be a lot to go around... Just toe the line, stay quiet and we all will have a Champaigne breakfast.
GM: But... but... they're pointing at my IQ... my character... They say I'm a slimy garbage!
Owner: Oh... don't worry about it... Think about that new Cadillac... Fans are idiots. Especially Nuggets fans. They wont remember any of this in couple of months... Or even weeks.
GM: but... what about Jokic, Aaron and Michael?
Owner: Who? What? Seriously, focus on the prize Calvin. Don't get distracted.
GM: Oh... ok... that cadillac... it comes with the air-freshener, right?
Owner: Of course Calvin. Two in fact. One in front and one in the back.
GM: Phew... Thanks. I like the one in the back boss.
Owner: Yeah... I know. It's nice.
Aaand... That was the end of Jokic's prime and AG's prime and MPJs career.
Again, this conversation is not "confirmed" - it is leaked (I'm unofficially informed) by one of the Nuggets staff (FO) members... but it's not officially confirmed.
Take it with a grain of salt.
BI is a multi millionaire and never won anything, why’s he mad, where’s he gonna go that’s better, why are you mad about a contract you signed?
Kings will win the west 🟣 beam in ur face
Chiney i saw that after romona take.😂😮... she geek i know because she laughing for know reason..but average person wouldnt notice
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Gabe sucks. He wasn't even good in Miami. Dump him.
Perez Susan Young Karen Martin Donald
Zion is going to get injured guarding centers. He's too short. Ingram should request a trade. All these aprons but no team is cooking.
The part where Zion can play center was hilarious
His weight.
Calories!
We don’t need cj, thanks for helping really appreciate it, but he doesn’t fit our team, our scheme, and as great of a guy that he is I wished he went instead of Dyson. Trade him for a big please,🙏🏽, we can live with dj herb t3 and z. Go after Claxton, a 1st and cj heck throw in Lidell or someone else. Just get him off our squad
yeah you don't know ball
@@cmn225 speaking from a fan perspective, not real coaching. Love CJ love his game and his intangibles. I would put him as a 6th man, and let him rock. It’s just his defense, and I would rather Z Dj trey herb and BI get flowing. All love for what he brings overall to a team though.
@@jeffa4787 Dyson is complete trash, Lidell isn't on the team anymore, & if anybody needs to go it's BI...CJ's not getting benched or traded so it is what it is
Hey shut it little tiny buddy, we need CJ! You just don’t know lil bud 😂😂
@@cmn225 Dyson will develop he’s 21 and actually works on his game, and yeah he isn’t on the team I was just thinking of garbage to throw in. I would bet almost anything CJ is going to lose another step and he already played slow motion. And you want BI gone instead of CJ? Wild but whatever I’m glad people actually care about them finally so any convo fine with me. Like I said I like CJ but there is one ball and it’s going to be in DJ hands or why did we trade for him? I want CJ to be good but you’re delusional if you think a 34 35 yr old dude with not the best lateral movement is covering any of these younger guards plus most players decline rapidly around his age. Herb and dj can but you can’t hide him. He’s too little to cover 3s so what are you going to do? I truly hope I’m wrong.
Also i might add ..Chiney Do yo than Soul Sister I have a new Crush OMG The finest women in the Media.
What holding Zion and the Pelicans back is the injuries LMAO dude can't stay healthy too save his life and Lakers contenders lol they won't even make the playoffs this season.
"can't stay healthy to save his life" but just played 70 games...you just talking
@@cmn225it's a fact he doesn't,never played 82 games ever
@@dreadxplayzs7849 who plays 82 games? lmk i'll wait
@@cmn225 Even then dude can't stay healthy the entire year which sucks since I think he has so much poteninal as a player.
@@dreadxplayzs7849 That so true.
Ingram back to the lakers
WRONG!!! Insider says there's a very good chance that Utah is the running is the front-runner and yeah cuz they're looking at Walker Kessler John Collins and possibly definitely a load of pics like three or four to get Cody Zeller and Brandon Ingram that's a real possibility
Bro I just WANT the Lakers to get Ingram. I didn’t mean they are getting him. Easy bredrin
1. Zion's weight struggles.
2. Ingram's attitude problem.
3. And quite possibly the biggest reason, the team name lol. Pelicans.
Most I liked franchise to join,I see why Zion wanted out
His health. Done. He needs to diet
Pelicans are the most boring franchise, im glad Steven Adams left those scrubs
Boring is crazy
@@Jeff09xthey are,without Zion nobody would care for em
@@dreadxplayzs7849 yeaaa maybe. Most boring is why I say that becux I feel the nets are boring
@@Jeff09x nets in a big market place so they are ok as boring,pelicans can't afford to be boring
@@dreadxplayzs7849 true. Then you have the hornets and wizards. Plus that’s a lot of teams. You take away the top guy and no one watches
Zach where all were they going to spend that $8M? Sure weren’t getting anyone impactful, the no brainer choice would be just to pay the rookie extension and it’s a trade friendly contract if they were to package him in the future. Not so much that they’re so high on him